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SAC update aims to reduce audit fatigue
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released an updated version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM),
Under Armour continues executive shake-up
BALTIMORE – US sports brand Under Armour has hired a new finance chief and digital product head as part of
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Luxury brands buoyed by EU online retailer ruling
BRUSSELS – The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that luxury brands can prevent third party retailers selling their products
Lululemon builds momentum for holiday season
VANCOUVER – Canadian sports and leisurewear business, Lululemon, has reported better than expected third quarter results with net revenues up
G-III sales top US$1bn for Q3
NEW YORK – G-III Apparel Group, as US-based manufacturer and distributor of apparel under licensed brands, owned brands and private
Sears to close further stores
ILLINOIS – US department store retailer Sears Holdings has announced it is to close an additional 39 Sears and 64 Kmart
H&M accused of incinerating unsold clothing stock
STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion giant H&M has been accused of incinerating unsold clothing stock rather than recycling it. Swedish media
Myanmar exports grow amid ethical violence
NAYPYIDAW – Garment exports from Myanmar are on the up despite ongoing political unrest and allegations of ethnic cleansing in
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Brands make recycled polyester pledge
TEXAS – A group of leading international apparel brands have publicly pledged to increase their use of recycled polyester (rPET)
Kering to utilise regenerative agriculture for raw materials
6th December 2018
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PARIS – French luxury apparel group Kering has announced a new collaboration with The Savory Institute to utilise the positive impact regenerative agriculture can have
Bestseller puts sustainability “at core” with new strategy
6th December 2018
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COPENHAGEN – Danish fashion retailer Bestseller has launched a major new sustainability programme with circularity, climate pledges and CSR issues at its core. The business,
Absolute Denim takes lead on sustainable production
6th December 2018
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REINACH – The global denim industry continues to act as a lightning rod for sustainability in apparel production. In a welcome development, it has just
Swedish brands set internal climate targets
6th December 2018
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STOCKHOLM – Leading Swedish fashion brands including H&M, Kappahl and Peak Performance have joined the work of The Sustainable Fashion Academy to tackle climate issues.
